Liverpool manager has defender Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United captain was caught up in a storm surrounding a boozy night out.

Images of the striker taken after England’s 3-0 victory over Scotland were printed along with claims that Rooney had been drinking at a private wedding party being held at England’s team hotel have led to a wide debate over his professionalism.

Rooney went on to apologise for his ‘inappropriate’ actions: ‘Naturally Wayne is sorry that pictures taken with fans have been published,’ a statement from Rooney’s camp read.

‘Although it was a day off for the whole squad and staff, he fully recognises that the images are inappropriate for someone in his position.

Rooney and Jagielka at the Grove hotel in Watford (Credit: The Sun/News Syndication)